Windows 10: Language change in pc with no account

So I recently started using an old computer which is set in spanish. I want to set its default language to english but all tutorials online require me to have a microsoft account. Is there any way to change the language without having to link a microsoft account?

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Windows 8.1 update changed the language, can't change back

Maybe, these will help... it seems it is a common enough problem.

Language packs are no longer available after you upgrade to Windows 8.1

And, sort of the same here --> Add a language or keyboard

Quote from above MS web page:

Spoiler Download and install language packs
You'll need to download the language pack if you want to make a language your Windows display language (that's the language you see most often in Windows and apps).

• Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settings, and then tap Change PC settings.
  (If you're using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up, click Settings, and then click Change PC settings.)
• Tap or click Time and language, and then tap or click Region and language.
• Tap or click a language that says Language pack available underneath, and then tap or click Options.
• Tap or click Download. The download process might take a while, depending on your PC and the size of the language pack.
  If you want to make this your display language, see the next section "Change your Windows display language".

Change your Windows display language
To change your Windows display language (that's the language you see most often in Windows and apps), first add a language, download and install the language pack, and then follow these steps.

• Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settings, and then tap Change PC settings.
  (If you're using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up, click Settings, and then click Change PC settings.)
• Tap or click Time and language, and then tap or click Region and language.
• Tap or click the language that you want to set as your display language.
• Tap or click Set as primary to move the language to the top of the list. If the language can become your Windows display language, you'll see Will be display language after next sign-in appear under the language.
• Sign out and then sign back in to finish.

And here is some more info --> Add Language Packs to Windows

 

Keyboard language changing itself

Hello,

Thank you for the reply.

1. Which language was used to install the operating system?
   
2. Is the account that you are currently using, an administrator account?
   
3. Are you aware of any changes made on your PC, prior to this issue?
   
4. Which build version Windows are you currently using?
   

Reply with the information to the above question in order to assist you with appropriate troubleshooting steps.

Let us few troubleshooting steps to resolve this issue and check if that helps. I suggest you to uninstall and reinstall the language packs.

To do that,

1. Type Cmd in the Windows search bar.
   
2. Right click on Command prompt and select
   Run as administrator option.
   
3. Now type lpksetup.exe and tap on Enter.
   
4. Click on the Uninstall display languages option.
   
5. Select the languages and click on Next.
   
6. You will be prompted for a restart, restart your PC for the changes to be applied.
   

Reinstall the language pack and check if you are facing this issue.

Also check if there are any pending updates and update your PC, Refer the article on

Update Windows 10 for steps to update your PC.

Hope it helps,

Sandeep Kumar M

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

Language change

Hi Peter,

It could be that the language pack is missing on your Windows 10 device. With this, we suggest that you try to add the language on your device. Here are the steps:

• Go to Control Panel.
• Select Clock, Language, and Region.
• Under Language, select Add a language.

You may also check the Change input methods on which language are currently installed on your device. You may also click Add a language on the
Change your language preferences window.

Let us know how it goes and feel free to get back to us if you need further assistance.